School: Árd-chill
- Location:
- Ardkill More, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chonalláin
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- (continued from previous page)the iron is white-hot a couple of men with iron implements called "dogs" pull the ring on to the felloes.
The smith sledges it on, and while he sledges cold water is poured on it
According as it cools it tightens.
He leaves it in a shade and his work is finished.
(Drawing) "Dogs" used in a forge. By means of "dogs" the circle of red-hot iron is pulled on to the rim of felloes.- Collector
- Ben Galligan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardkill More, Co. Cavan